--- title: "2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-11-19" --- # 2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6f5c6b8a-d32b-4cae-b44a-bef20fdfca0e.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently inviting tenders for the procurement of a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer, intended for the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Wales. This procurement is classified under the miscellaneous printed matter and special-purpose machinery categories. The tender process is an open procedure, which commenced with the publication of the notice on 19th November 2019. Interested parties must submit their completed tenders by 12 noon on 9th December 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 31st January 2020 and run for a duration of four years, concluding on 30th January 2024. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, particularly those that can provide rapid prototyping solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement directly aims to enhance local capabilities in manufacturing innovation. Companies able to deliver installation, commissioning, and ongoing support for advanced printer systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice 2405/465/CW/CYMRU/19 Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Polymer Powder Bed Fusion 3D Printer on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, Wales. Scope of Requirement The new AMRC Wales facility located in NE Wales and has a requirement to be able to rapidly produce prototypes of designs for examination and has identified that 3D Printing is the best method of achieving this criteria. We are looking to purchase an advanced polymer 3D printer to enhance the capability of our centre and gain knowledge which we can pass onto our customers, partners and local SME's in rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing and 3D printing. The contract will cover the consumables of the printer for a 4 year period, however there are no guaranteed volumes of purchase. The machine is required to meet a high demand, provide scope for expansion in the future, and also demonstrate how the technology can replace some traditional equipment. The machine will be used to provide 3D printed components to support research and development projects being carried out at the AMRC Wales facility (AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH). Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is an open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 9th December at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 9th December 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes Delivery, supply, installation and commissioning at AMRC/Cymru, Chester Road, Bretton, Flintshire, CH4 ODH Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6c536b-b456-42b6-ad61-6f47098da06a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2020 - 30 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 30232110 - Laser printers - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery ## Release History - 19 Nov 2019 at 11:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6c536b-b456-42b6-ad61-6f47098da06a - 19 Nov 2019 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6c536b-b456-42b6-ad61-6f47098da06a - 19 Nov 2019 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6c536b-b456-42b6-ad61-6f47098da06a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c6c536b-b456-42b6-ad61-6f47098da06a 19th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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